Eligibility:ARCH provides legal representation to people with disabilities whose cases meet the priorities set by ARCHs Board of Directors and who meet Legal Aid Ontarios financial eligibility guidelines.

Description:b.r.a.i.n.child is a group of parents, family and friends who have the common experience of caring for a child with a brain tumour or who are survivors themselves. They are a volunteer organization providing support, education and research funding.

Description:Canadian Blood Services manages the national supply of blood, blood products, stem cells and related services for all provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). The OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network is a Canadian Blood Services program dedicated to recruiting and finding healthy, committed volunteer donors for patients in need of stem cell transplants.

Eligibility:Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 35. For the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, your physician asks Canadian Blood Services to conduct a search for a suitable stem cell donor on behalf of yourself or your loved one.

Referral:Self-referral for donor. Transplant physician for the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network.

Description:The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The Cancer Information Service dedicates its staff and resources to providing the most accurate, current and accessible source of cancer information (general information, support groups, websites etc.), by telephone, in Ontario.

Description:CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.CNIB scholarships will be awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted for the purpose of attending a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Description:Coast To Coast Against Cancer Foundation a national charity devoted to fighting childhood cancer. They raise funds by conducting a series of high quality, memorable, physically challenging, national and regional events that encourage active and healthy lifestyles and engage sponsors, participants, donors and volunteers. From cycling rides to team-building activities, they raise needed funding for worthy childhood cancer charities such as Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO).

Description:Easter Seals Ontario provides programs and services to children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario to help them achieve greater independence, accessibility and integration. Easter Seals Ontario also administers the Incontinence Supplies Grant Program for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Eligibility:Under the age of 19 years, is a legal resident of Ontario, has a long-term physical disability that restricts independent mobility and has an impact on performing daily living activities. The child must be using a mobility device such as a walker or wheelchair to be mobile.

Referral:Self, but one section of the application must be filled out by the childs Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Physician.

Description:Epilepsy Toronto is the place where Torontonians living with epilepsy can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people.

Description:Fertile Future offers the Power of Hope Cost Reduction Program, which assists cancer patients, including young individuals of pubertal age, with a reimbursement towards financials costs resulting from their fertility preservation procedures prior to cancer treatment.

Description:Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canadas largest childrens rehabilitation hospital focused on improving the lives of kids with disabilities. It is a global leader in applied research, teaching and learning, and client and family centred care. They pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. They see children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, muscular dystrophy, amputation, epilepsy, spina bifida, arthritis, cleft-lip and palate, autism and other developmental disabilities.

Description:Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association aims to promote awareness about worldwide bone marrow registries, to educate on bone marrow donation, to bring attention to the pressing need for bone marrow donors, and to encourage all adults to consider joining the registry. They also aim to provide support to families that have a family member in need of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Description:The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities (LDs). LDAO offers many resources, services, information, venues and products designed to help people with LDs and ADHD, as well as parents, teachers, and other professionals. Members get fee rates to all LDAO programs and services, including online workshops, courses, etc. LDAO also offers an annual $1,000 scholarship award.

Eligibility:Any interested individuals. For the scholarship, the student must be pursuing a bachelor of engineering or a bachelor of science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology majors). Candidates must have been full time high school students during the previous year and be entering their first year of college or university.

Description:Meagans Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope was founded by Denise Bebenek in 2001, the year she lost her cherished five-year-old daughter Meagan to a cancerous brain tumour. Since then, Meagans Walk has become a 365-day initiative to bring hope and awareness to this leading cause of cancer-related death in children and young people. Meagans Walk has raised more than $4 million for groundbreaking research and is having global impact on the care of and outcomes for young brain tumour patients around the world.

Description:The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) supports full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada. Its primary activities include: maintaining a comprehensive, unique website www.neads.ca and financial aid portal www.disabilityawards.ca; developing skill training resources relevant to students with disabilities in post-secondary education and employment; conducting relevant research on access to post-secondary education and employment opportunities; and, holding regular regional events across Canada to provide resources and skill development to students with disabilities.

Description:Ontario Association of Childrens Rehabilitation Services is proud to represent 21 of Ontarios childrens rehabilitation providers. They range from small community-based centres to large urban childrens hospitals offering a broad selection of programs and services for children and youth with disabilities and their families across Ontario. The OACRS Scholarship Award(s) is an annual one-time award. The number and amount of scholarships will be determined annually by the OACRS Board of Directors.

Eligibility:The scholarship requires applicants to be:A Canadian citizen, permanent resident/landed immigrant, convention refugee or a protected person living in Canada, as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;Have received services and/or supports from one of Ontarios Childrens Treatment Centres;Be pursuing post-secondary education at the university or community college or pursuing a career goal that involves a tuition fee;Not have been awarded an OACRS Scholarship in the past. Students may apply annually as often as they wish however they can only be a recipient once.

Description:The Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) is a provincial not-for-profit, charitable organization that aims to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.

Description:The OHRC plays an important role in preventing discrimination and promoting and advancing human rights in Ontario, including questions regarding reasonable accommodations in the classroom and in the workplace.

Description:JOIN is one of Canadas leading organizations specializing in recruitment of persons with disabilities and disability in the workplace. They work with job seekers with disabilities to find and maintain work and assist employers to recruit qualified candidates to meet their hiring needs and make their workplaces more accessible.

Description:OPACC is a registered charity whose overall goal is to be the parent voice for families with children diagnosed with cancer across Ontario. OPACC Educates, Advocates, Supports and Enables (E.A.S.E.s) families of children with cancer. OPACC offers support through parent liaisons who can help families affected by childhood cancer from a non-medical point of view and can guide them through the myriad of services and opportunities that exist for families both in and out of the hospital. OPACC also offers weekly drop-in support groups, one-on-one visits to families, distribution of free support materials, and more.

Description:The Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities' (OCAPDD) supports the community integration and personal well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities within the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. OCAPDD provides support to hundreds of persons with developmental disabilities, in every aspect of life whether seeking work opportunities, securing living arrangements or dealing with day-to-day tasks.

Eligibility:Individuals wishing to receive support from OCAPDD must have a developmental disability and be residents of Ontario with priority given to those persons who are currently or were originally residents of Ottawa-Carleton.

Referral:Referrals to OCAPDD are made through a central point of access at Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Ontario.

Description:POGO Pediatric Interlink Community Cancer Nurses extend the care of the child and family with cancer from hospital into the home. They assist in the preparation for the demands of treatment and arrange support and services as required throughout the course of illness.

Description:Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) works with other members of the Queens community to ensure the university and its programs are accessible to students with disabilities.Their goal is to support students' successful transition to university and to help ensure academic and personal success at Queen's.

Description:Thyroid Cancer Canada is a national organization of thyroid cancer survivors dedicated to providing emotional support and information to those affected by the disease through various programs and services. Contact the organization with questions about thyroid cancer by phone or email, and connect with other patients through their Online Forum.

Description:Young Adult Cancer Canada is a national organization wholly focused on providing customized support programs to help young adults with cancer deal with their cancer experience. Programs available in Ontario include "Localife" and "The Big Cancer Hook-Up!".

Description:YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. We help women and girls secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. They offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs, as well as engage in systemic advocacy.

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